Chapter Success Framework
Philosophy
Fraternity & Sorority Life believes that every chapter has the power to elevate both its own organization and the broader Northwestern community. The Chapter Success Framework program empowers chapters to chart their own course toward success while meeting essential standards of compliance and efficiency. Recognizing that each chapter is unique, this program encourages chapters to assess their needs, plan strategically, and execute goals tailored to their individual vision. Through this approach, chapters can foster sustainable, positive change that aligns with the overarching vision, mission, and core values of the Fraternity & Sorority Life community.
- Chapter leadership must ensure that these expectations are communicated to all members. At least 80% of chapter members must attend a meeting where the Chapter Success Framework is reviewed.
- Chapter Success Framework
- Chapter Success Framework Powerpoint
- Note: You must be logged in with Northwestern email to access the power point
- Afterward, the Chapter President must electronically sign the Policies and Chapter Success Framework Acknowledgment form and upload a roster of attendees.
- The acknowledgment must be signed within two (2) weeks of the leadership transition or the start of the Fall Quarter, whichever comes first.
Chapter Coaching
Fraternity & Sorority Life is committed to supporting chapters through ongoing, intentional conversations about their development. We believe this should be a continuous process where chapters explore and implement better ways to serve both their organization and the broader community.
Q1 - Strategic Goal Setting
- Chapters will complete a SMART Goal form to utilize for their electoral term. . Prior to completing the form, chapters should assess members’ attitudes and beliefs, as well as quantitative data and feedback from executive board and general members (e.g., GPA, conduct violations, chapter surveys). Chapters are encouraged to involve stakeholders such as members, alumni, chapter advisors, regional advisors, and/or inter/national headquarters staff in the goal setting process. The SMART goals will be the foundation for chapter coaching and will be utilized by the chapters Fraternity Sorority Life Chapter coach to support chapter development.
Q2 - Progress Review
- Chapters are expected to review and discuss the progress of their strategic goals from the previous quarter with their Chapter Coach during their scheduled meeting this quarter. During this review, chapters should provide a detailed update on each goal including any milestones achieved, challenges encountered, and next steps.
Q3 - Transition
- The final meeting (Q3) will be attended by both the outgoing and incoming chapter presidents. During this time, any SMART goal forms, chapter trends, challenges and wins will be reviewed or adjusted.